Gas Gangrene
When a wound or injury shows signs of rapid worsening, it is worth keeping gas gangrene in mind, a serious and fast-spreading infection in which certain bacteria destroy muscle tissue and produce gas within it.
Common causes: It usually appears in deep or contaminated wounds, where bacteria such as those of the Clostridium genus find conditions to multiply.
Common symptoms: Intense pain in the affected area, swelling, changes in skin color, and, at times, a crackling sensation beneath it.
When to see a doctor? It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. The internist takes part in evaluating this type of infection within comprehensive management; when a wound deteriorates rapidly, seeking help without delay is essential.
Specialties that treat gas gangrene
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gas gangrene
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Dr. Mauricio Saenz Santiago
Dra. Daniela Saavedra Becerril
Dr. Diaz Barriga Carlos Arias
Frequently asked questions
What is gas gangrene?
When a wound or injury shows signs of rapid worsening, it is worth keeping gas gangrene in mind, a serious and fast-spreading infection in which certain bacteria destroy muscle tissue and produce gas within it.
Which doctor treats gas gangrene?
Gas Gangrene is usually treated by specialists in internist.